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Joe Kraynak. Natural Cures For Dummies
Foreword
Introduction
About This Book
Foolish Assumptions
Icons Used in This Book
Beyond the Book
Where to Go from Here
Part I. Stepping into the Wonderful World of Natural Cures
Chapter 1. Getting the Lowdown on Natural Cures
Wrapping Your Brain around the Concept of Natural Cures
Recognizing Natural Medicine’s Many Benefits and Its Few Drawbacks
Comparing Conventional and Natural Medicine
Chapter 2. Adopting a Natural Cures Diet and Lifestyle
Changing What and How You Eat: Using Food as Medicine
Making Lifestyle Changes That Complement Natural Medicine
Chapter 3. Sampling Different Approaches to Natural Cures
Aromatherapy
Ayurveda
Biofeedback
Chelation
Functional Medicine
Herbal Medicine
Homeopathy
Bodywork (Massage)
Naturopathy
Nutritional Medicine
Part II. Curing Common Maladies: Trustworthy Treatments at Your Fingertips
Chapter 4. Treating Injuries and Minor Ailments
Making Bruises Disappear
Extinguishing Burns
Curing Cuts
Handling Hangovers
Heading Off Headaches
Preventing and Treating Heartburn
Quieting Hiccups
Alleviating the Pain and Swelling of Insect and Spider Bites and Stings
Moderating Motion Sickness
Soothing Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac Reactions
Relaxing Sprains and Strains
Snuffing Out Sunburn
Reducing Swelling
Chapter 5. Coughing and Sneezing? Curing Nose and Throat Conditions
Combatting a Cough
Clearing Up Laryngitis
Treating Sinus Congestion and Postnasal Drip
Snuffing Out Sneezing
Soothing a Sore Throat
Chapter 6. Combating Flus, Colds, and Infections
Boosting Your Immune System
Battling Bronchitis
Curing the Common Cold
Fighting Fever
Purging the Flu and Other Viruses
Healing Hepatitis
Mending MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus)
Flushing Internal Parasites Out of Your System
Clearing Your Lungs of Pneumonia
Shedding Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
Chapter 7. Healing Skin, Hair, Scalp, and Nail Conditions
Getting the Skinny on Skin Conditions
Scrubbing Away Hair and Scalp Conditions
Chipping Away at Nail Conditions
Chapter 8. Tuning In to Ear Problems
Oh, My Aching Ears! Eradicating Earaches
Treating a Ruptured Eardrum
Eliminating Earwax Buildup
Overcoming Hearing Loss
Itchy Ears
Ringing in the Ears (Tinnitus)
When the World Spins: Vertigo and Meniere’s Disease
Making Your Own Eardrops
Chapter 9. Ogling Eye and Vision Problems
Supporting Eye and Vision Health with Diet and Lifestyle Changes
Uncovering the Causes of Blurred Vision
Clearing Away the Clouds: Cataracts
Dealing with Conjunctivitis (Pinkeye)
Rejuvenating Dry Eyes
Giving Your Eyes a Break from Eye Strain
Relieving the Pressure of Glaucoma
Slowing Macular Degeneration’s Progression
Treating Sties
Chapter 10. Addressing Mouth and Dental Conditions
Optimizing Oral Health
Banishing Bad Breath (Halitosis)
Conquering Canker Sores
Rejuvenating Chapped Lips
Dealing with Gingivitis and Other Gum Infections
Stopping Jaw Pain and Popping: Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Dysfunction
Relieving a Toothache
Chapter 11. Kicking Leg and Feet Conditions to the Curb
Stomping Out Athlete’s Foot
Battling Bunions
Coping with Fallen Arches (Flat Feet)
Straightening Out a Case of Hammertoe
Handling Heel Spurs
Rooting Out Ingrown Toenails
Taming Plantar Fasciitis
Purging Plantar Warts
Straightening Out Your Feet: Pronation and Supination
Shoring Up Shin Splints
Clearing the Air: Stinky Feet
Vying with Varicose Veins
Chapter 12. Addressing Common Kiddie Health Issues
Adjusting Dosages for Children 12 Years Old and Under
Bringing Up Baby
Chicken Pox Survival Guide
Alleviating Growing Pains
Reducing the Risks of Childhood Vaccinations
Chapter 13. Alleviating Allergies, Asthma, and Food Sensitivity/Intolerance
Treating Asthma and Asthma Episodes
Tests to Identify Allergies
Treating Seasonal (Nasal) Allergies
Treating Food Allergies
Tackling Food Intolerances and Sensitivities
Sealing a Leaky Gut
Chapter 14. Battling Digestive, Urinary, and Bowel Conditions
Alleviating Digestive Disorders
Healing a Hiatal Hernia
Battling Bowel Disorders
Grappling with Gallstones and Gallbladder Problems
Treating Kidney Stones and Urinary Tract Infections
Chapter 15. Restoring Back, Joint, and Muscle Health
Tackling Arthritis in All Its Forms
Oh, My Aching Back! Treating Backache
Working Out Muscle Aches and Cramps
Chapter 16. Putting Sleep Issues to Bed
Overcoming Insomnia
Resetting Your Internal Clock in Response to Jet Lag
Calming the Snoring Seas: Sleep Apnea
Relieving Restless Leg Syndrome
Getting a Leg Up on Sleepwalking
Chapter 17. Tackling Chronic Health Conditions
Combatting Cancer
Easing Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and Fibromyalgia
Dealing with Cardiovascular Conditions and Stroke
Delving into Diabetes and Other Blood Sugar Illnesses
Dealing with Autoimmune Disorders
Mitigating Migraines
Strengthening Your Bones: Osteoporosis
Taking the Punch out of Parkinson’s Disease
Chapter 18. Targeting Adrenal and Thyroid Conditions
Addressing Adrenal Fatigue and Stress
Doctoring Thyroid Disorders
Overcoming Pituitary Gland Dysfunction
Chapter 19. Addressing Sexual and Reproductive Health Conditions
Focusing on Women’s Reproductive Health
Focusing on Male Reproductive Health Issues
Enhancing Fertility
Coping with Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Chapter 20. Dealing with Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Issues
Supporting a Healthy Brain
Overcoming Alcoholism and Substance Abuse
Dealing with Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, and Other Cognitive Disorders
Relieving Anxiety Disorders
Overcoming ADHD
Addressing Autism
Pushing Past Bipolar Disorder
Beating Borderline Personality Disorder
Dealing with Depression
Taking the Bite Out of Eating Disorders
Subduing Schizophrenia
Part III. The Part of Tens
Chapter 21. Ten Ways to Get the Most Out of Natural Medicine
Consulting a Natural Healthcare Provider
Targeting Causes, Not Symptoms
Being Healthy Instead of Not Sick
Using Common Sense as Your Guide
Steering Clear of Miracle Cures
Taking Vitamins and Minerals in Their Better Forms
Being Skeptical of Expert Advice
Making Bold Changes
Eating Organic Foods Whenever Possible
Steering Clear of Food Fights
Chapter 22. Ten Rules of the Road
Eat More Plants
Avoid Sugar in All Forms
Eat Grains Rarely, If at All
Don’t Drink Your Calories
Drink Plenty of Water
Exercise Regularly
Stop Eating When You’re 80 Percent Full
Get an Oil Change
Don’t Fall Victim to Pharmageddon
Get Enough Sleep
Chapter 23. Ten Natural Cure Maxims
Community Is the Cure
Treat the Patient, Not the Symptoms
You Are What You Eat Has Eaten
Pay the Farmer Instead of the Doctor
Food Is Your Best Medicine
Dread White Bread
Don’t Drink Your Calories
Let Your Genes Be Your Guide
Stress Kills
Sleep on It
Part IV. Appendixes
Appendix A. Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamins
Minerals
Electrolytes
Appendix B. Nutritional Supplements
Appendix C. Natural Hormones
Appendix D. Herbs
Appendix E. Homeopathic Remedies
Appendix F. Aromatic Essential Oils
About the Author
Dedication
Author’s Acknowledgments
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